Kinder & Jugendliche

PHQ-A Teen Depression Screen

The 9-item depression screen worded for teenagers.

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Über diesen Test

The PHQ-A is the version of the PHQ-9 adapted for adolescents. It screens for depression symptoms over the past two weeks. As with the adult version, the last item asks about thoughts of self-harm; any positive answer should be taken seriously.

Was Ihr Ergebnis bedeutet

PunktwertBedeutung
0–4Minimal depression
5–9Mild depression
10–14Moderate depression
15–19Moderately severe depression
20–27Severe depression

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Who is the PHQ-A for?

Adolescents (roughly ages 12-18). It is the teen-worded version of the PHQ-9 and is free to use.

It asks about self-harm — what should I do?

Item nine asks about thoughts of self-harm. If you have any such thoughts, tell a trusted adult now, or contact a crisis line — see the Get help now page.

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Quelle: Johnson, Harris, Spitzer & Williams (2002), modified PHQ for adolescents. Public domain (Pfizer).